How long after tummy tuck can I start laser bikini/Brazilian hair removal?

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Can pulling wax off open incision? Will laser cause any damage to incision ? Pigmentation?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. After 6 weeks, your incision should be well-healed and not in danger at all of opening, however swelling will still be present and skin may be sensitive. A few months will usually be recommended to allow the majority of swelling to resolve.All the best

Roberto Gonzalez, MD · Answer

Usually after 3 months will be the best time to start any laser procedures for those areas. By that time the swelling has resolved and the wounds are fully healed.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I usually tell my patients to wait for 3 months after a tummy tuck, every surgeon has different post ops care instructions you should continue to follow up with your PS.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear tT and lipo soon,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I usually recommend 3 months. Every PS is different. Please clarify from your PS

How long after tummy tuck can I start laser bikini/Brazilian hair removal?

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